NEW: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says 25 manatees were found dead at Manatee Park in Fort Myers. FWC says the investigation is ongoing. Early observations suggest cold stress could be a possible factor. . . . #manatee #winknews #swfl #southwestflorida #manatees | WINK News

Welcome back to Christina’s Conservation Corner 🐻🌿 Florida black bears are native to our area and may occasionally move through Babcock Ranch as part of the Florida Wildlife Corridor. As a BearWise community, simple actions make a big difference, secure trash, remove food sources, stay aware, and always keep your distance. Please report any bear sightings or activity to Wildlife@BabcockRanch.com. For safety concerns or expert assistance, contact Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission

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Pause for Panthers DYK male Florida panthers are capable of dispersing great distances and have been documented throughout central Florida, generally south of the I-4 corridor? Kim Rivera shared this amazing dashcam on our Panther Sighting Database, showing a panther darting across SR 520 near Tosohatchee WMA. Notice the van braking to allow the panther safe passage. This serves as a good reminder that while most panther-vehicle collisions occur in southwest Florida, being an alert driver wherev

Collaborate with us to collect red snapper data! NOAA Fisheries Service has awarded us three Exempted Fishing Permits to conduct three unique studies. These studies will collect better data on Atlantic red snapper and other snapper-grouper species to improve the management of these species in the South Atlantic. EFPs are permits that allow harvesting for specific purposes that are otherwise prohibited under current federal regulations. Each study is somewhat different, but all focus on collabora